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17/05/2011
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Fall Guy
A man from Rochdale and his dog have survived after falling 200ft down a cliff in North Yorkshire. Police said it was "absolutely remarkable" that the man, aged 53, escaped with only broken bones after trying to rescue his pet. The pair was found at the foot of Little Cliff, near Cloughton. The man was airlifted to Scarborough General Hospital where he has "serious but not life-threatening" injuries including a broken wrist and leg.
High Street Focus
A retailing 'guru', Mary Portas, has been appointed to lead an independent review into the future of the High Street, The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister announced today. The purpose of the review will be to identify what government, local authorities and businesses can do to promote the development of more prosperous and diverse high streets. It will also form part of the Government's wider Growth Review, which is examining how we can remove the barriers to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth that is more evenly shared across the country and between industries. She will address the problem of vacant shops, adopt new business models that fit the needs of the modern shopper, prevent the proliferation of 'clone towns' and seek to increase the number of small and independent retailers doing business in local town centres.
Shotgun Weddings
Forced marriage should be made a criminal offence to send a stronger message that it will not be tolerated, said a report by a cross-party group of MPs this week, which criticises the lack of progress by successive governments on the issue. Organisations such as the Southall Black Sisters and the Honour Network Helpline, which provide vital support to those at risk of forced marriage, are under threat of closure because of funding cuts, warns the report. The cross-party Commons home affairs select committee says ministers and local authorities need to move quickly to prevent these services closing, which would "materially damage" ability to protect and support the victims of forced marriages.
TV Station 'Cautious'
A continuing environment of economic uncertainty has led to a cautious outlook at UTV in Belfast - but with some good news too.
The commercial broadcaster said that while its airtime bookings offer limited forward visibility and that "UTV is cautious about the remainder of the year" in hard business terms, the Belfast-based multi-platform business has seen both its TV and radio divisions off to a good start in 2011, outperforming in their respective markets. "We are currently on track to meet market expectations for the year," said a statement that followed its Interim Management Statement as the business entered its 51st year.
(BMcC/GK)
A man from Rochdale and his dog have survived after falling 200ft down a cliff in North Yorkshire. Police said it was "absolutely remarkable" that the man, aged 53, escaped with only broken bones after trying to rescue his pet. The pair was found at the foot of Little Cliff, near Cloughton. The man was airlifted to Scarborough General Hospital where he has "serious but not life-threatening" injuries including a broken wrist and leg.
High Street Focus
A retailing 'guru', Mary Portas, has been appointed to lead an independent review into the future of the High Street, The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister announced today. The purpose of the review will be to identify what government, local authorities and businesses can do to promote the development of more prosperous and diverse high streets. It will also form part of the Government's wider Growth Review, which is examining how we can remove the barriers to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth that is more evenly shared across the country and between industries. She will address the problem of vacant shops, adopt new business models that fit the needs of the modern shopper, prevent the proliferation of 'clone towns' and seek to increase the number of small and independent retailers doing business in local town centres.
Shotgun Weddings
Forced marriage should be made a criminal offence to send a stronger message that it will not be tolerated, said a report by a cross-party group of MPs this week, which criticises the lack of progress by successive governments on the issue. Organisations such as the Southall Black Sisters and the Honour Network Helpline, which provide vital support to those at risk of forced marriage, are under threat of closure because of funding cuts, warns the report. The cross-party Commons home affairs select committee says ministers and local authorities need to move quickly to prevent these services closing, which would "materially damage" ability to protect and support the victims of forced marriages.
TV Station 'Cautious'
A continuing environment of economic uncertainty has led to a cautious outlook at UTV in Belfast - but with some good news too.
The commercial broadcaster said that while its airtime bookings offer limited forward visibility and that "UTV is cautious about the remainder of the year" in hard business terms, the Belfast-based multi-platform business has seen both its TV and radio divisions off to a good start in 2011, outperforming in their respective markets. "We are currently on track to meet market expectations for the year," said a statement that followed its Interim Management Statement as the business entered its 51st year.
(BMcC/GK)
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30 March 2012
Consultation Finds Girl Of Five Forced Into Marriage
As a consultation looking into criminalising forced marriage in England, Wales and Northern Ireland reaches its end figures have shown a 5-year-old may be the UK’s youngest victim. The child is one of 400 in the last year to receive assistance from the government's Forced Marriage Unit.
Consultation Finds Girl Of Five Forced Into Marriage
As a consultation looking into criminalising forced marriage in England, Wales and Northern Ireland reaches its end figures have shown a 5-year-old may be the UK’s youngest victim. The child is one of 400 in the last year to receive assistance from the government's Forced Marriage Unit.
01 August 2011
Early Measures Will Help SMEs Access Equity Financing
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury has announced that two deregulatory amendments to the EU Prospectus Directive have been brought into effect a year early by the UK to help small businesses access equity finance more cheaply and effectively.
Early Measures Will Help SMEs Access Equity Financing
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury has announced that two deregulatory amendments to the EU Prospectus Directive have been brought into effect a year early by the UK to help small businesses access equity finance more cheaply and effectively.
15 December 2008
Bangladesh Court Orders Parents To Release Daughter
An NHS doctor who was allegedly held captive by her family in Bangladesh is due to arrive home in the UK later. The parents of Dr Humayra Abedin, a 33-year-old trainee GP, were ordered to give her back her passport, after intervention by the courts and the British Foreign Office.
Bangladesh Court Orders Parents To Release Daughter
An NHS doctor who was allegedly held captive by her family in Bangladesh is due to arrive home in the UK later. The parents of Dr Humayra Abedin, a 33-year-old trainee GP, were ordered to give her back her passport, after intervention by the courts and the British Foreign Office.
25 November 2008
New Laws To Protect Victims Of Forced Marriages Introduced
New laws that would protect victims of forced marriage and prevent others from the same fate, have been brought into statute today. The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 will enable courts to prevent forced marriages and order those responsible for forcing another into marriage to change their behaviour or face jail.
New Laws To Protect Victims Of Forced Marriages Introduced
New laws that would protect victims of forced marriage and prevent others from the same fate, have been brought into statute today. The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 will enable courts to prevent forced marriages and order those responsible for forcing another into marriage to change their behaviour or face jail.
16 June 2014
Forced Marriage Becomes Criminal Offence
Forcing someone to marry against their will is now a criminal offence. New legislation introduced today by the government is designed to help people in England and Wales. It also applies to UK nationals overseas who are at risk of becoming the victim of a forced marriage.
Forced Marriage Becomes Criminal Offence
Forcing someone to marry against their will is now a criminal offence. New legislation introduced today by the government is designed to help people in England and Wales. It also applies to UK nationals overseas who are at risk of becoming the victim of a forced marriage.
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